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Mohammed Gowa

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

EXECUTIVE PROFESSIONAL PROFILE (WITH PM/CM & PMCM EXPERIENCE)

Highly experienced Senior Geomatics Engineer and Survey Team Leader with 15+ years of international experience delivering, leading, and managing surveying and geomatics services for mega infrastructure, airports, tunnels (TBM), roads, and complex building projects.

Proven track record working on the consultant side and within PMCM frameworks, collaborating directly with Project Management (PM), Construction Management (CM), and integrated PMCM teams across multi-package, high-profile developments.

Demonstrated expertise in:

  • Survey management, construction control, and deformation monitoring
  • GIS integration, quantity verification, and technical approvals
  • Leading multi-disciplinary survey teams and coordinating with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders
  • Ensuring full compliance with contractual requirements, international standards, and PMCM procedures
  • Strategic planning, risk mitigation, and delivering accurate survey outputs under tight schedules and complex site conditions

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Geomatics Engineer | Survey Team Leader

WSP Middle East
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2024 - Current

Senior Geomatics Engineer | Survey Team Leader
Client: King Salman Park Foundation – PMCM | Jun 2024 – Present

  • Lead surveying and geomatics for one of the Kingdom’s largest urban development projects
  • Managed multi-package survey teams, ensuring PMCM compliance and high accuracy
  • Reviewed and approved survey shop drawings, as-built documentation, and technical submissions
  • Coordinated with PM/CM, contractors, and consultants to resolve interface issues
  • Prepared dashboards, reports, and progress updates supporting executive-level PMCM decisions

Senior Geomatics Engineer | Survey Team Leader

DAR AL-HANDASAH SHAIR & PARTNERS
Umluj , Saudi Arabia
10.2023 - 06.2024

Project: Sharma Resort | Oct 2023 – Jun 2024

Client: Red Sea Global

  • Directed survey operations across high-sensitivity zones for a military airport & resort development
  • Verified survey works against approved designs, specifications, and PMCM requirements
  • Supported interim payment evaluations and commercial reporting for PM/CM teams
  • Prepared detailed progress reports, risk mitigation, and corrective action plans
  • Coordinated with other engineers and professionals on large scale projects.
  • Resolved complex issues, applying troubleshooting and critical thinking to address numerous technical solutions.

Senior Geomatics Engineer | Survey Team Leader

DAR AL-HANDASAH SHAIR & PARTNERS
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2020 - 10.2023

Project: King Salman Air Base | Nov 2020 – Oct 2023

Client: Saudi Air Force

  • Led multi-team survey operations across airside & landside construction fronts
  • Established & maintained project-wide survey control framework per PMCM protocols
  • Facilitated productive client meetings ensuring clear communication of complex technical concepts.
  • Delivered high-accuracy survey support for runways, taxiways, aprons, AGL, terminals, and internal roads
  • Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams to prevent conflicts and rework
  • Reviewed and endorsed as-built drawings, survey reports, and handover documentation

Senior Geomatics Engineer | Survey Team Leader

DAR AL-HANDASAH SHAIR & PARTNERS
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
05.2016 - 11.2020

Project: TBM Tunnel Works (3 tunnels ≥15 m width)|May2016 – Nov 2020

Client: Ministry of Finance

  • Directed survey operations for tunnel alignment, guidance, and deformation monitoring
  • Managed multi-shift teams supporting continuous TBM operations
  • Coordinated with PM/CM, design, and construction teams to maintain tolerance and safety
  • Managed multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality work.
  • Proposed engineering solutions to address project challenges and foster on-time completion.

Senior Geomatics Engineer | Survey Team Leader

DAR AL-HANDASAH SHAIR & PARTNERS
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
05.2013 - 05.2016

Project: Shamiyah Expansion – Holy Haram | May 2013 – May 2016

Client: Ministry of Finance

  • Oversaw survey execution in high-sensitivity construction zones under PMCM framework
  • Verified survey accuracy against approved designs and contractual requirements
  • Executed quantity surveys and prepared senior management reports
  • Created precise CAD models adhering strictly to industry standards.
  • Cooperated with cross-functional teams during project development stages.

Senior Geomatics Engineer

JURE Consultants
Jizan, Saudi Arabia
09.2012 - 05.2013

JURE Consultants – Jizan, Saudi Arabia

Senior Geomatics Engineer

  • Created precise CAD models adhering strictly to industry standards.
  • Supervised infrastructure survey works, prepared as-built drawings, and coordinated with engineering teams

Geomatics Engineer

Informatics Solutions Co. Ltd
Khartoum, Sudan
09.2010 - 08.2012

Informatics Solutions Co. Ltd

Geomatics Engineer

Client: Ministry of Mining


  • Performed digital mapping for improved land surveying results.
  • Delivered GIS and cadastral mapping solutions, spatial databases, and terrain modelling
  • Worked on remote sensing projects, improving environmental monitoring capabilities.
  • Managed complex databases, streamlining access to key geographical information.

Education

B.Sc. Surveying Engineering - Enginner

University of Khartoum
Sudan
08.2004 - 08.2010

Skills

  • Geodesy knowledge
  • Leica GPS systems
  • Esri ArcGIS
  • Team Leadership
  • Quantity Surveying
  • GNSS techniques
  • Civil 3d application
  • AutoCAD Land Desktop
  • Geographic information system usage

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent

Accomplishments

CORE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Surveying & Geomatics

  • Establishment, verification, and maintenance of primary & secondary survey control networks
  • High-precision construction setting out (horizontal & vertical)
  • As-built surveys, reconciliation, and final handover documentation
  • Deformation, settlement, and structural monitoring
  • Survey audits and verification for PMCM approvals

Specialized Project Experience

  • Airports: Runways, taxiways, aprons, AGL, markings, terminals, internal roads
  • Tunnel & TBM Works: Alignment control, guidance systems, monitoring, scanning, deformation analysis
  • Infrastructure: Roads, utilities, earthworks, concrete structures
  • Buildings: Precast & in-situ multi-storey structures

GIS & Spatial Technologies

  • GIS database development and management
  • Remote sensing & photogrammetry
  • Raster & vector data analysis
  • DEM and terrain modelling

MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

  • Leadership of survey teams, assistants, and subcontractors
  • Manpower planning, task allocation, and productivity control
  • Survey execution plan preparation & implementation
  • Review, validation, and approval of survey data and calculations
  • Interface management with contractors, designers, QA/QC, HSE, and PM/CM teams
  • Technical mentoring and development of junior surveyors
  • Survey risk identification and mitigation
  • Executive-level survey reports & dashboards for PM/CM

Certification

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

  • Advanced GIS – SYSGLOB (2016)
  • ArcGIS Professional Certification – Coursera (2017)

Custom

SOFTWARE, SYSTEMS & TOOLS

AutoCAD | Civil 3D | ArcGIS | Leica Geo Office | Map Source | Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Strategic thinker with strong technical authority
  • Proven leader of large, multi-national survey teams
  • Excellent communication with senior stakeholders & PM/CM teams
  • High accuracy, discipline, and accountability
  • Ability to perform under pressure in complex site conditions

Custom

To continue contributing at a senior leadership level as a Senior Geomatics Engineer, Survey Team Leader, or Survey Management professional on complex, high-profile projects, delivering excellence in survey accuracy, team leadership, and PM/CM interface support.

Timeline

Senior Geomatics Engineer | Survey Team Leader

WSP Middle East
06.2024 - Current

Senior Geomatics Engineer | Survey Team Leader

DAR AL-HANDASAH SHAIR & PARTNERS
10.2023 - 06.2024

Senior Geomatics Engineer | Survey Team Leader

DAR AL-HANDASAH SHAIR & PARTNERS
11.2020 - 10.2023

Senior Geomatics Engineer | Survey Team Leader

DAR AL-HANDASAH SHAIR & PARTNERS
05.2016 - 11.2020

Senior Geomatics Engineer | Survey Team Leader

DAR AL-HANDASAH SHAIR & PARTNERS
05.2013 - 05.2016

Senior Geomatics Engineer

JURE Consultants
09.2012 - 05.2013

Geomatics Engineer

Informatics Solutions Co. Ltd
09.2010 - 08.2012

B.Sc. Surveying Engineering - Enginner

University of Khartoum
08.2004 - 08.2010
Mohammed Gowa